Alexandria Results Show Wins By Montague And Allies
In a closely watched Democratic primary Alexandria voters backed Montague over rival candidates with Caton and Swanson also delivering strong city margins. County results remained unclear but Montague supporters claimed he carried Jefferson district and countywide margins appeared favorable to the governor’s ticket. Jubilant supporters praised a clean, fair process across wards as results rolled in.
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Manning Under Arrest After Accusation of Gang Ties
In Richmond Virginia on August 22 Police Commissioner Chris Manning was arrested after a fight with Concord C N Goodwin who labeled him a gang member. Manning was bailed for a Police Court appearance tomorrow as lingering tensions over alleged primary frauds fueled the dispute.
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Freedom-escape on the Richmond receiving ship two sailors flee
Norton Va assignment 2 percent Patrick Kelly and Thomas Kenny a fireman second class and Irvin E Moore fireman first class escaped from the receiving ship Richmond between 1 and seam yesterday. They used a saw to cut through steel bars and dropped into the water with leg irons, fleeing ashore. A general search and reward were issued for their return. authorities suspect outside help arranged a near by boat for their escape.
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Bonaparte Attacks Poe Amendment At Baltimore Dinner
Secretary of the Navy Charles Bonaparte denounces the Poe amendment at a Baltimore dinner with Maryland Republicans. He argues the measure would empower a “ring” to control registration and the Democratic party, warns about a loss of nominee integrity, and compares it to donning the shirt of Nessus.
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Washington County Republicans nominate county ticket
The Washington County Republican convention in Hagerstown nominated a full county ticket led by John R Beard and Thompson A Brown for delegates to the state convention in Baltimore September. Daniel A Rohrer and David Nigh were named sheriff candidates with Himer B Piper as surveyor. State central committee includes Chariss Wagaman Leander Kuhn and others. Resolutions denounce the Democratic measure and the Poe amendment as a partisan scheme to prolong Democratic power.
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Martin and Montague Lead in Virginia Primary Returns
Virginia county results show Martin carrying Pendleton Montgomery Albemarle Charlottesville and Staunton areas with large margins. Montague also leads in several counties with Mann and Swanson competing for governor and lieutenant governor. officers like Eggleston and Harvey win in various districts. Stolen voting list disrupts Kernstown precinct, while Winchester and Roanoke areas report strong party performances and Byrd’s House of Delegates victory in Winchester Frederick.
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Albemarle
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Jilles H. Wilker
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Kenstown
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Anderson
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Harvey
Eggleston
Lynchburg
Hilgson
Willams
Hegleston
Campbell County
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Roanoke County
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County plans slate for Senate and Governor race
Local electoral slate presented with candidate names Montague Swanson Willard Mann Hollyson Cabel Eggleston Harvey Anderson and William in Orange County and surrounding areas. Voter projections show varied support across districts. County officials anticipate party division and turnout effects on race outcomes.
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Methods To Meet In Elking West Virginia Conference
The fifty first annual West Virginia conference of Methodist Protestant Church will convene at First Street Methodist Protestant Church Elking at 6 o clock in August. The opening includes a welcome by Mayor Palport of Mikini and a response by Rev. George R. Brown. About two thousand delegates and pastors from across the state attend hosted by leaders from Westminster and other seminaries.
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Dawson at Encampment Inspects West Virginia Guard
Governor Dawson arrives from Charleston to inspect the West Virginia National Guard at Camp Dawson in Parkersburg. Governor's Day tomorrow is billed as the encampment’s highlight. Company H Fairmont wins best drilled unit. Scott medals go to Stout Osborne and Phillips for marksmanship. Regulars vie for the Cowell trophy as several companies contribute guards for mounting duty. Bergt Collier wins hiking medal in rifle events.
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West Virginian Missing Pedal to The Washington Post
Fred Moran a well known Olcott West Virginia businessman vanished from home over four months ago. He left July 20 with four to five hundred dollars in cash and checks. Last seen at St Albans, his whereabouts remain a mystery and foul play is feared as family and friends search for answers.
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Fred Moran
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St Albans
Fire devastates Mount Olive business district in North Carolina
A morning fire in Mount Olive destroyed much of the business portion, starting in O T Keel’s dry goods area and spreading to J D Aarons Son, B H Hatch, Anxton's pharmacy, H J Popes, and the Hotel Gladys. Total loss about 50000 dollars with 321445 in insurance. It marks the second major business district fire in eight years.
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H. J Pope
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Virginia Obituary Roundup From Staunton to Richmond
A Virginia obituary summary reports the deaths of Lucy D Woods in Staunton aged 76 from Bright's disease, Mrs Benjamin Frauter near Luray, John R Mitchell of Greene County near Ruckersville age 30, Gideon Hoke near Ida aged 85, Jerry Sebree in Lancaster County, John H Sherman near Carrotoman Fein, H J Fraley near Sperryville from typhoid, Addie Deane Lyons mother of Claude A Swanson, Richard Herndon Rawlings near Monticello aged 93, and other notes on local deaths, with brief biographical details and survivors.
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Ida
Heathsville
Jerry Sebree
Lancaster County
New York
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Heathaville
John H. Sherman
Larey
H. J Fraley
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Gistinguishad Degne
Greenbrier
Charlottesville
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Fros. Diemon
Albemaine Female Institute
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Italianes Rescue Amid Mistrust After Assault Near Four Mile Run
In Alexandria yesterday a crime report recounts an assault on Miss Swann near Four Mile Run by assailants described as four Black youths aged 13 to 18 who sought food and became abusive. Italians working nearby restrained suspects, and the Swann family, descendants of early settlers the Alexanders, faced distress as a fire later damaged Benjamin Bass residence, with residents awakened by smoke and chores disrupted.
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Independent Press Sheet Opens Theatrical War In New York
The Washington Post reports Aug 22 that the Shuberia group issued a press sheet opposing the Klaw and Erlanger syndicate. It circulates to 72 papers, cites treatment of Shubert actors and managers, and contrasts independent attractions with those offered by the syndicate.
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Gladden Criticizes Board on Funds Policy
Dr. Washington Gladden of Columbus Ohio criticizes the Prudential Committee statement on tainted money and offers a resolution at the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions annual meeting in Settle Washington September 14 to 18. He argues the board is the Congregational churches agent, the sources of donations are too loosely deemed responsible, and fundraising from doubtful sources should be avoided.
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Child accuses mother in Tennessee murder confession
In Knoxville on August 22 a granddaughter in Murray Georgia reported that Mrs John Lea and James Hix killed John Lea, a Cleveland sawmill man. The coroner ruled death by own action but the girl says Hix held the father while the mother broke his neck. Hix was arrested in Tennessee during the visit.
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Denial By General Miner Opens Divorce Hearing
Irene Shields Vose niece of Mrs Taggart testified at the Taggart divorce hearing in Wooster Ohio. Her testimony yielded no new points. General Charles Wright Miner testified and denied any indiscretions with Mrs Taggart as charged in amended allegations linked to Major Ti Bi at Fort Leavenworth.
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Bootplaces Under Contract Sparks Immigration Probe
United States Immigration Inspector Mansfield questioned Greek boys aged fifteen to eighteen, working as shoe shiners in Omsha Nebraska parlors. He suspects contract labor law violations by firms bringing boys from Greece and employing them nationwide. Boy workers admitted annual pay and employer provision of food and clothing. About twenty five Greek youths are employed under these arrangements.
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Demand for practical chemists exceeds supply at Virginia
The demand for practical chemists, graduates of the School of Chemistry of the University of Virginia, exceeds the supply. All who have thus graduated within the past few years have been promptly located as chemists for pan furnaces, phosphate works, sugar and oil refineries, or rival jar industries. An industrious and intelligent young man may complete the course in one year. For further information apply to Binvin A. Alderman, President.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railway denies bank ownership gossip
Joshua V. McNeal of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad refutes rumors that the company owns stock in banks. He cites long banking relations, nine depositories in Baltimore, and about $1,000 in deposits, stressing the railway’s focus on proper financing and its history with banking.
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Baltimore and Ohio funds aid Cumberland railroad payoff
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad's survival hinged on completing the line to Cumberland. The city backed notes from 6 1/4 to 100 dollars each, issuing Baltimore city stock to pay labor and supplies. About 1.7 million such notes were issued, enabling project completion and saving the charter. George M. Shriver joined the Commercial and Farmers Bank board, linking B&O figures to banking interests.
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